| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $204.75 | 4.716% | $214.406 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.93 | 8.228% | $187.1587 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.63 | 5.871% | $30.3109 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.52 | 11.732% | $208.4025 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.75 | 12.501% | $63.8443 | $63.84 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.74 | 12.335% | $31.1617 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.35 | 12.634% | $33.0581 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.67 | $768.3422 | $768.34 | $768.30 | $768.40 | |